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Civil Enforcement Officer

Job Reference: TA1706

Utilities
Margate, Kent
£12.21 per annum
Temporary

🛡️ Position: Civil Enforcement Officer

📍 Location: Thanet Area
🗓️ Job Type: Temp to Perm
💷 Salary: £14.87 per hour
⏰ Hours: 37 hours per week on a 3-week rota, between 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM

We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive Civil Enforcement Officer to join our team at the local Council. The Civil Enforcement team plays a pivotal role in helping the District Council fulfil the requirements of the Traffic Management Act 2004.

As a Civil Enforcement Officer, you will take on a unique and innovative role by conducting street patrols across designated areas within the district.

📋 Responsibilities:

  • 🚧 Enforce parking restrictions in accordance with the Traffic Management Act 2004 and Traffic Regulation Orders for Thanet.
  • ✉️ Issue Penalty Charge Notices to vehicles parked illegally.
  • 🔍 Collect sufficient evidence when issuing Penalty Charge Notices.
  • 🔧 Conduct daily maintenance checks of pay and display machines and report any issues.
  • 🏙️ Perform weekly car park inspections.
  • 🛑 Identify and report damaged road and car park signs, faded lines, or missing signage that requires replacement.
  • 🤝 Assist the public with council-related inquiries to provide outstanding customer service.
  • 🤝 Collaborate with other enforcement teams, CCTV, and local police to share intelligence.
  • 🚗 Investigate reports of abandoned vehicles, overseeing the process from initial report to removal.
  • 👮 Participate in joint operations with CCTV and Streetscene Enforcement.

✅ Requirements:

  • 📚 Basic knowledge of the Highway Code, Road Traffic Regulations Act 1991, Traffic Management Act, and other relevant legislation.
  • 📍 Strong understanding of the Thanet area.
  • 💻 Basic computer skills.
  • 🚗 Valid, clean driving license.
  • 💬 Excellent communication skills.
  • ⚡ Ability to work under pressure.
  • 👥 Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • ☀️ Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • 🏋️ Physically fit.
  • 🔎 Attention to detail.
  • 📝 Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

If you are a proactive and passionate individual committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community, we would love to hear from you